Paulie Caccamise
Explore dynamic piano lessons blending classical and jazz styles with expressive artistry and advanced guidance.
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Paulie Caccamise
Masters degree
/ 55 min
Paulie - Your piano teacher
As a passionate piano maestro with a Masters in education, I bring over 2 years of enriching experience to my piano lessons. Specializing in classical and jazz piano, I offer tailored lessons in chord theory, ear training, improvization, techinique and more. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, a young prodigy, or an adult learner, my personalized approach caters to all. From mastering scales to perfecting performance skills, I ensure a hostic learning journey. Let's hit the right notes together and unlock you music potential. I am very interactive and love teaching one on one. We can use music or learn by ear and make it up. We can use a lesson book which I suggest. With hard work and practice and my guidance you will be able to play beautifully. I focus on reading music and technique the most because that is the meat and potatoes of learing piano.
Your piano teacher skills
Piano Technique
Ear training
Improvisation
Scales and Arpeggios
Rhythm and Timing
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for adults
Piano for intermediate
Piano for beginners
Piano lessons at a glance
With a technique-focused and engaging teaching style, I offer personalized Jazz piano, piano and classical piano lessons for students of all levels. I utitlize various tech tools like Zoom and google docs for interactive online learning experiences. My progressive instruction caters to 20+ students, including beginners, intermediates, kids, and adults. By blending expressive musicality and creative elements, I ensure a comprehensive curriculum that fosters growth and skill development in a fun and effective manner. We will use a guided lesson book to ensure your step by step progression so that you feel accomplished. One thing that I focus on in is being confident to perform for others. I have a tried and true process that helps this. I use it myself so I trust it works for others as well. Another thing that I enjoy doing with my students is building a portfolio of songs.
Trusted piano teacher for real results
88% students feel more skilled, confident, and ready to perform
Rated 4.9/5 by parents for piano classes
Families love the balance between structure and creativity in each lesson
Flexible scheduling for piano lessons
90% of students say piano classes fit easily into their weekly routine
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Jazz Piano
Classical Piano
Piano concepts taught by Paulie
The Student and Tutor focused on foundational piano techniques, practicing C, F, D, and G chords with both hands to improve coordination and smooth transitions. They also reviewed and practiced two pieces, "Arabesque" and "Waltz," concentrating on correct fingering, rhythm, and developing hand independence. The Tutor encouraged continued practice on combining both hands for complex passages, particularly in the Waltz.
Left-Hand Bass Line & Rhythmic Precision
Two-Hand Piano Coordination & 'Sandwiching'
Effective Practice Strategies
Musical Interpretation & Dynamics
Octave Playing & Fingering Basics
Fundamental Chord Voicings (Left Hand)
The tutor and student worked on piano technique, focusing on scales, chord construction (major to minor), and seventh chords. They practiced playing chords in succession and introduced visualization techniques for hand positioning, applying these to musical pieces and refining fingering and rhythm.
Piano Chord Construction: Major to Minor
Chord Voicings and Hand Shape Visualization
Developing Rhythmic Pulse and Musical Flow
Efficient Fingerwork and Minimal Hand Movement
The student and tutor reviewed piano pieces, focusing on improving finger dexterity, accuracy, and fluid hand movements. They identified specific challenging sections, corrected fingering, and discussed the importance of consistent practice for musical retention. The next lesson was scheduled for the following week.
The Importance of Consistent Practice
Navigating Performance Anxiety and Concentration
Effective Fingering and Hand Movement Techniques
The Structure and Flow of Musical Pieces
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on expressive playing, melody internalization, and correct fingering. They practiced specific pieces and discussed strategies for improving musicality and tackling more complex songs. The next session was scheduled for Tuesday at 3 PM tutor's time.
Musicality in Piano Playing
Fingering and Physical Memory
Concentration and Presence in Performance
Musical Styles: Classical vs. Rock/Pop Piano
The tutor and student worked on advanced piano chord progressions and specific musical pieces, focusing on developing stride piano techniques and refining fingering for complex passages. They practiced new chord voicings and worked through challenging sections of two musical pieces with plans to continue practicing these pieces in future sessions.
Chord Progressions and Turnarounds
Musical Interpretation and Practice Strategies
Stride Piano Technique
Chord Voicings and Fingerings
The student and tutor focused on piano practice, working on improvisation techniques for the right hand and tackling a new piece, "The Waltz." They practiced specific fingerings, rhythmic exercises, and the interpretation of musical notation, including concepts like dissonance, with plans to continue lessons on Tuesdays.
Rhythm and Note Durations
Chord Structure and Playing
Hand Positioning and Finger Dexterity
Reading Music in Treble Clef (Left Hand)
Musical Dissonance and Resolution
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
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